Minerals

This is natural rough tourmaline from Glastonbury, Connecticut.  The thumbnail specimen measures 6x3mm and has a weight of 10.4 grams. This green tourmaline crystal will come protected in a Perky Box.

It is believed that Tourmaline can be used to repel negativity.  It is said to enhance one's physical wellbeing by providing an increase in physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity. 

Name:  Tourmaline
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 6x3 mm
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  10.4 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Brack Prospect, Glastonbury, Connecticut

A pseudomorph occurs when one mineral replaces another but retains the original mineral's crystal structure. In the case of turquoise after apatite pseudomorph, turquoise  replaces apatite, but it still retains apatite's crystal shape.

This process leads to a visually fascinating specimen where the exterior shape looks like apatite crystals, but the composition and color are distinctly turquoise, often with the bright blue or green shades typical of turquoise.

Name:  Pseudomorph Turquoise After Apatite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 13x10 mm / 0.5x0.4 inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  11.7 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Baviacora Mine, Sonora, Mexico

Rutile and hematite are both minerals that can form beautiful crystals, and when they are together, it can be quite striking. Rutile is known for its needle-like crystals, often golden or reddish-brown in color, while hematite typically has a metallic luster and ranges from silver to black.  Rutile and hematite are often found in association with each other in various geological settings, including hydrothermal veins and metamorphic rocks.

This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Rutile with Hematute
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 15x4 mm / 0.6x0.2 inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  11.5 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

This is a stunning thumbnail sized specimen of Quartz and Hydroxylherderite.  There are many fully terminated quartz point, some of them surrounding the Hydroxylherderite.  Some crystallized pyrite is visible on the bottom of the cluster.

Quartz crystals are among the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth. Quartz belongs to the hexagonal crystal system. It typically forms six-sided prismatic crystals with a pointed termination. Its crystals can be colorless or exhibit a wide range of colors. The color variations are often due to the presence of impurities or trace elements during the crystal's formation. Quartz is transparent to translucent. 

Hydroxylherderite is a relatively rare mineral that belongs to the phosphate mineral group. It is comes in a variety of colours: Colourless, gray, brown, pale yellow, greenish white, light blue, and purple.  Notable occurrences of Hydroxylherderite include Brazil, Afghanistan, and the United States.

This specimen would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Rutile and hematite are both minerals that can form beautiful crystals, and when they are together, it can be quite striking. Rutile is known for its needle-like crystals, often golden or reddish-brown in color, while hematite typically has a metallic luster and ranges from silver to black.  Rutile and hematite are often found in association with each other in various geological settings, including hydrothermal veins and metamorphic rocks.

This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Rutile with Hematute
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 12x7 mm / 0.5x0.3 inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  11.4 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

Product Name: Natural Grossular Garnet
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  23x19x21 mm / 0.9x0.7x0.8 inches Specimen  
                       35x33x33 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches Box  
Weight:  23.3 Grams / 0.8 Ounce (incl Box)   
Origin: Mined in Eden Mills, Vermont, USA

Choose your Pseudomorph!  Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

These specimens are remarkable for their relatively sharp marcasite crystal forms in aesthetic crystal clusters. They are in excellent condition.  This collector's specimen is unique, of great quality and ready for display.

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized Specimen
Dimensions:  31-33  mm / 1.2 -1.3 inches
Weight: 31 grams / 1.1 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

Scepter quartzes are crystals in which a second-generation crystal tip grew on top of another quartz crystal. In a typical scepter quartz, the younger tip is larger than the first tip, but it may also be smaller. This specimen displays hundreds of points of various sizes with some damage on the side but for the most part displays very well.  The added bonus of a fluorite zone and the miniature forest of quartz crystals makes this specimen a joy to examine.

Quartz is considered a “master healer.” It's said to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, and regulating it. It's also said to aid concentration and memory. Physically, clear crystals are claimed to help stimulate the immune system and balance out your entire body.

Quartz is also said to be a power gemstone that harmonizes and balances; enhancing energy and thoughts as well as purifying the spiritual, mental and physical. Quartz is associated with the crown chakra.

Name: Scepter Quartz & Fluorite Zone
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:   139x78x96 mm / 5.5x3.1x3.8 inches
Weight:  769 Grams / 1 lb 11 oz ounces
Origin:  Mined in William Wise Mine, Westmoreland, New Hampshire

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  46x45x33 mm / 1.8x1.8x1.3 inches  
Weight:  37.4 Grams / 1.3 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil  

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.4ct  
Size:  7.2x5.8mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None 

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.1ct  
Size:  8.0x5.8mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None  

This is a well-formed albite that shows very well with its white cubic shiny crystal and good luster and translucence. There Mica has grown on the side and back of the crystal. Comes mounted in a Perky display box.

Product Name: Natural Mica on Albite Crystal  
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  25x27x22 mm / 1.0x1.1x0.9 inches Specimen  
                       35x33x33 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches Box  
Weight:  39.6 Grams / 1.4 Ounce (incl Box)   
Origin: Mined in Palermo No. 1 Mine, N. Groton, New Hampshire

This is a beautiful specimen of Holmquistite from Barraute, Quebec. It features the desired bluish variant on this rarely available material.

Name:  Holmquistite  
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  40x25x11 mm / 1.6x1.0x0.4 inches  
Weight:  14.7 grams / 0.5 oz    
Origin:  Quebec Lithium Mine, Barraute, Quebec, Canada  

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  On this specimen, there is a large terminated clear quartz point nestled into the gold mica stars.

These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized   
Dimensions:  46x40x21 mm / 1.8x1.6x0.8 inches  
Weight:  44.7 Grams / 1.6 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil 

This is a beautiful, self-standing Aragonite crystal cluster from Sefrou Ata, Morocco.  The specimen is made up of a radiating mass of inter grown aragonite crystals. They are transparent to translucent with light brown coloration and clear. The specimen is in great condition.

Aragonite is believed to promote grounding, stability, and calming effects. It can enhance one's connection to nature and aid in spiritual growth. The crystal may also clear energy fields, align chakras, and stimulate creativity.

Product Name: Aragonite  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  39x25x16 mm / 1.5x1.0x0.6 inches  
Weight:   15.1 grams / 0.5 Ounces  
Origin: Sefrou Ata, Morocco